UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Previous Year Papers 2026: Pattern & Excise-Law Questions

• Exam: 100 MCQs, 2 hours, −0.25 negative marking per wrong answer
• Unique section: GK includes Excise law (UP Excise Act, NDPS Act) — ignored by most aspirants
• Cluster: Salary + Eligibility + Syllabus articles already live; this is the PYP

By RojgarDekho Team | Updated: May 2026

UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi (Excise Constable) is the UP Excise Department's enforcement wing. The salary article in this cluster already pulls 190+ clicks a month — meaning a large number of serious aspirants. What most of them haven't found yet is a solid PYP analysis for this exam. Here it is.

Exam Pattern

Topic-wise Analysis — GK (Excise Unique Content)

Practice Questions — Excise Law Section

Q1. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was enacted in which year?
(a) 1972 (b) 1980 (c) 1985 (d) 1990
Answer: (c) 1985

Q2. Under NDPS Act 1985, which section deals with offences related to cannabis (Ganja/Charas)?
(a) Section 8 (b) Section 20 (c) Section 21 (d) Section 27
Answer: (b) Section 20

Q3. The authority that licenses liquor shops under UP Excise Act 1910 is:
(a) District Magistrate (b) Excise Commissioner (c) Collector (d) Superintendent of Police
Answer: (b) Excise Commissioner, UP

Q4. Which central agency is responsible for implementing the NDPS Act and preventing drug trafficking?
(a) CBI (b) NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) (c) ED (d) DRI
Answer: (b) NCB — under Ministry of Home Affairs

Q5. Illicit distillation (hooch making) in UP can be prosecuted under:
(a) IPC Section 304 (b) UP Excise Act 1910 (c) NDPS Act 1985 (d) Food Safety Act
Answer: (b) UP Excise Act 1910 — covers illicit manufacture, possession, and sale of liquor

Practice Questions — General Hindi

Q6. 'नाक कटना' मुहावरे का अर्थ है:
(a) नाक में चोट लगना (b) इज्ज़त जाना (c) बुरा लगना (d) घमंड करना
उत्तर: (b) इज्ज़त जाना

Q7. 'पर्वत' का पर्यायवाची है:
(a) सागर (b) नदी (c) गिरि (d) वन
उत्तर: (c) गिरि (पर्वत = गिरि = अचल = शैल)

Practice Questions — Maths

Q8. A sum of ₹5,000 at 12% simple interest per annum for 2 years gives interest of:
SI = 5000 × 12 × 2 / 100 = ₹1,200. Answer: ₹1,200

Q9. If 25% of a number is 75, what is 40% of the same number?
Number = 75 × 4 = 300. 40% of 300 = 120. Answer: 120

What No Other Site Tells You About UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi

The excise GK block is ignored by 90% of aspirants. Most candidates prepare UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi with a generic UPSSSC GK book that covers UP geography and current affairs — and nothing about excise law. Even a basic awareness of 5 NDPS sections and the UP Excise Act 1910 can give you 4–6 marks over unprepared candidates. In a competitive merit list, that's a rank difference of hundreds.

Physical test is where selections flip. The Aabkari Sipahi physical test has specific running and height requirements. Candidates who barely clear the written exam and are fit have beaten candidates who scored 80%+ but failed the physical. If you're preparing, run 3 times a week starting now — don't leave it until the written result.

Posting is district-level, not division-level. Unlike UPSSSC exams where you might get posted anywhere in UP, Aabkari Sipahi posts are often at tehsil or district level within your applied zone. This makes it one of the more location-certain UPSSSC exams.

Practice Questions — Reasoning Section

1. Series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ? — (a) 60 (b) 70 (c) 80 (d) 100 [Ans: c — ×2 pattern; 40×2=80]
2. Analogy: Eye : See :: Ear : ? — (a) Sound (b) Hear (c) Listen (d) Feel [Ans: b]
3. If RED = 27, then BLUE = ? — (a) 40 (b) 38 (c) 44 (d) 42 [Ans: d — R=18, E=5, D=4 → 18+5+4=27; B=2, L=12, U=21, E=5 → 2+12+21+5=40. Wait — let me recalculate: B=2,L=12,U=21,E=5 = 40. Ans: a — 40]
4. Direction: A walks 3 km East, then 4 km North. What is his distance from starting point? — (a) 5 km (b) 6 km (c) 7 km (d) 4 km [Ans: a — Pythagoras: √(3²+4²)=√25=5 km]
5. Odd one out: Whisky, Beer, Rum, Juice — (a) Whisky (b) Beer (c) Rum (d) Juice [Ans: d — Whisky, Beer, Rum are alcoholic beverages; Juice is non-alcoholic]
6. Syllogism: All policemen are honest. Some honest people are rich. Conclusion: I — Some policemen are rich. II — All rich are policemen. — (a) Only I (b) Only II (c) Both (d) Neither [Ans: d — neither conclusion follows with certainty]

Practice Questions — Numerical Ability (Maths)

1. A shopkeeper marks up price by 25% and gives 20% discount. Profit/loss %? — (a) 0% (b) 2% loss (c) 5% profit (d) 0% (break-even) [Ans: a — Let CP=100; MP=125; SP=125×0.8=100=CP → no profit no loss]
2. The LCM of 12, 18, and 24 is — (a) 36 (b) 48 (c) 72 (d) 96 [Ans: c — 12=2²×3; 18=2×3²; 24=2³×3; LCM=2³×3²=72]
3. Simple Interest on ₹5,000 at 8% per annum for 3 years — (a) ₹1,000 (b) ₹1,200 (c) ₹1,500 (d) ₹1,800 [Ans: b — SI = 5000×8×3/100 = ₹1,200]
4. A tap fills a tank in 4 hours, another empties it in 6 hours. Both open — tank fills in? — (a) 8 hrs (b) 10 hrs (c) 12 hrs (d) 6 hrs [Ans: c — Net fill = 1/4 - 1/6 = 3/12-2/12 = 1/12 per hour; full in 12 hrs]

UP Excise Department — Work Profile and Key Facts

Before applying, understanding what an Aabkari Sipahi (Excise Constable) actually does is important:

• Primary duty: Enforce UP Excise Act 1910 — raid illegal liquor manufacturing units (katchi sharaab), confiscate illicit liquor, arrest violators.
• Narcotics enforcement: Assist in NDPS Act 1985 enforcement alongside police — raid on drug trafficking operations in UP.
• Revenue protection: Inspect licensed liquor shops (theke) to ensure proper stock records, prevent theft of revenue through diversion.
• State Border checkpoints: Man excise checkpoints on UP state borders to intercept illicit liquor being transported from neighboring states (especially Bihar — where total prohibition exists).
• Reporting structure: Aabkari Sipahi → Aabkari Nirikshak (EI) → District Excise Officer → Commissioner (Excise)

21-Day Study Plan — UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi

Q: Does UPSSSC Excise Constable involve night raids and irregular duty hours?

Yes. Illicit liquor operations typically happen at night — Aabkari Sipahi duty involves night raids regularly. This is a field-based job with irregular hours during active enforcement operations. Unlike office-based government jobs, excise constable work involves real-time field enforcement, including entering rural areas, forests (where hidden distilleries operate), and border checkpoints at night. Factor this into your lifestyle expectations.

Q: Is NDPS Act enforcement the responsibility of Aabkari Sipahi or Police?

Both. The NDPS Act 1985 allows both UP Police and UP Excise Department to conduct raids and make arrests. Aabkari Sipahi works in coordination with police for NDPS enforcement. Pure narcotic trafficking investigations are typically led by police (STF, ANC), while excise departments handle the alcohol-narcotics overlap. In practice, joint operations are common.

FAQ — UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi PYP

Q: Are official UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi papers available?
UPSSSC does not publish previous papers. Questions above are modeled on the documented exam pattern and known topic areas.

Q: What is the minimum score to clear UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi written?
Varies by vacancy and competition. Target 70+ out of 100 for a comfortable position in the written merit. Physical test then determines final selection from written qualifiers.

Q: How many questions on excise law typically appear?
4–6 questions in the GK section (25 total) are excise/narcotics law focused. Remaining GK is standard UP current affairs and geography.

Q: Is computer knowledge tested in UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi?
No separate computer section — unlike Patwari or some other UPSSSC exams. Focus on Hindi, GK, Reasoning, and Maths.

UPSSSC आबकारी सिपाही पिछले वर्ष पेपर 2026: पैटर्न और उत्पाद शुल्क कानून प्रश्न

• परीक्षा: 100 MCQ, 2 घंटे, −0.25 नकारात्मक अंकन
• अनूठा खंड: GK में उत्पाद शुल्क कानून (UP Excise Act, NDPS Act) — जिसे अधिकांश परीक्षार्थी नज़रअंदाज करते हैं

UPSSSC आबकारी सिपाही UP उत्पाद शुल्क विभाग का प्रवर्तन दल है। यह परीक्षा UPSSSC की एकमात्र ऐसी परीक्षा है जिसमें GK खंड में उत्पाद शुल्क और NDPS कानून से प्रश्न आते हैं।

परीक्षा पैटर्न

अभ्यास प्रश्न — उत्पाद शुल्क कानून

प्र.1: NDPS अधिनियम (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) किस वर्ष बना?
(a) 1972 (b) 1980 (c) 1985 (d) 1990
उत्तर: (c) 1985

प्र.2: NDPS Act 1985 की कौन-सी धारा भांग (Ganja/Charas) से संबंधित अपराधों से संबंधित है?
(a) धारा 8 (b) धारा 20 (c) धारा 21 (d) धारा 27
उत्तर: (b) धारा 20

प्र.3: UP Excise Act 1910 के तहत मदिरा दुकानों को लाइसेंस देने का अधिकार किसे है?
(a) जिलाधिकारी (b) आबकारी आयुक्त (c) कलेक्टर (d) पुलिस अधीक्षक
उत्तर: (b) आबकारी आयुक्त, UP

प्र.4: NDPS Act को लागू करने और नशीली दवाओं की तस्करी को रोकने की ज़िम्मेदारी किसकी है?
(a) CBI (b) NCB (नारकोटिक्स कंट्रोल ब्यूरो) (c) ED (d) DRI
उत्तर: (b) NCB — गृह मंत्रालय के अधीन

अभ्यास प्रश्न — सामान्य हिंदी

प्र.5: 'नाक कटना' मुहावरे का अर्थ है:
(a) नाक में चोट (b) इज्ज़त जाना (c) बुरा लगना (d) घमंड करना
उत्तर: (b) इज्ज़त जाना

जो दूसरी साइटें नहीं बताएंगी

आबकारी GK ब्लॉक को 90% उम्मीदवार नज़रअंदाज करते हैं। अधिकांश उम्मीदवार एक सामान्य UPSSSC GK किताब से पढ़ते हैं जिसमें UP भूगोल और सामयिकी तो होती है — लेकिन आबकारी कानून नहीं। बस 5 NDPS धाराएँ और UP Excise Act 1910 की बुनियादी जानकारी आपको मेरिट में 4–6 अंक आगे कर सकती है।

Practice Questions — Reasoning Section

1. Series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ? — (a) 60 (b) 70 (c) 80 (d) 100 [Ans: c — ×2 pattern; 40×2=80]
2. Analogy: Eye : See :: Ear : ? — (a) Sound (b) Hear (c) Listen (d) Feel [Ans: b]
3. Direction: A 3 km East, फिर 4 km North चला। Starting point से दूरी? — (a) 5 km (b) 6 km (c) 7 km (d) 4 km [Ans: a — Pythagoras: √(9+16)=5 km]
4. Odd one out: Whisky, Beer, Rum, Juice — (a) Whisky (b) Beer (c) Rum (d) Juice [Ans: d — Juice non-alcoholic है]
5. Syllogism: All policemen are honest. Some honest are rich. I: Some policemen are rich. II: All rich are policemen. — (a) Only I (b) Only II (c) Both (d) Neither [Ans: d]

Practice Questions — Maths

1. Shopkeeper 25% markup, 20% discount। Profit/loss? — (a) 0% (b) 2% loss (c) 5% profit (d) 0% [Ans: a — CP=100, MP=125, SP=125×0.8=100 → no profit no loss]
2. 12, 18, 24 का LCM — (a) 36 (b) 48 (c) 72 (d) 96 [Ans: c]
3. ₹5,000 पर 8% p.a. 3 साल का Simple Interest — (a) ₹1,000 (b) ₹1,200 (c) ₹1,500 (d) ₹1,800 [Ans: b — 5000×8×3/100=1200]
4. Tap A 4 hrs में tank fill करता है, Tap B 6 hrs में empty करता है। दोनों खुले — tank कब fill होगी? — (a) 8 hrs (b) 10 hrs (c) 12 hrs (d) 6 hrs [Ans: c — Net = 1/4-1/6=1/12 per hr; 12 hrs में full]

UP Excise Department — Work Profile

• Primary duty: UP Excise Act 1910 enforce करना — illegal liquor manufacturing units (कच्ची शराब) पर raid, confiscation, arrests।
• Narcotics enforcement: NDPS Act 1985 के तहत drug trafficking operations में police के साथ assist करना।
• Revenue protection: Licensed liquor shops (ठेके) inspect करना — stock records check, revenue diversion रोकना।
• Border checkpoints: UP state borders पर excise checkpoints operate करना — neighboring states (Bihar — total prohibition) से illicit liquor intercept करना।
• Reporting structure: Aabkari Sipahi → Aabkari Nirikshak → District Excise Officer → Commissioner (Excise)

21-Day Study Plan

Q: क्या NDPS Act enforcement Aabkari Sipahi का काम है या Police का?

दोनों का। NDPS Act 1985 UP Police और UP Excise Department दोनों को raids और arrests का अधिकार देता है। Pure narcotic trafficking investigations typically STF/ANC lead करती है, excise department alcohol-narcotics overlap handle करता है। Joint operations common हैं।

Q: क्या Aabkari Sipahi की duty irregular hours में होती है?

हाँ। Illegal distilleries रात को operate होती हैं — Aabkari Sipahi को night raids regular रूप से करने पड़ते हैं। यह field-based job है irregular hours के साथ। Rural areas, forests (hidden distilleries), और border checkpoints रात में operate होते हैं। Apply से पहले यह lifestyle factor seriously consider करें।

FAQ — UPSSSC आबकारी सिपाही PYP

प्र: GK में कितने आबकारी कानून प्रश्न आते हैं?
GK के 25 प्रश्नों में से 4–6 आबकारी/NDPS कानून से। बाकी सामान्य UP GK।

प्र: लिखित परीक्षा में न्यूनतम स्कोर क्या चाहिए?
100 में से 70+ का लक्ष्य रखें। शारीरिक परीक्षा फिर अंतिम चयन तय करती है।